How 2024 WASSCE and BECE Results Will Be Marked According To WAEC

Did you know that the West African Examinations Council has its own ways of marking the BECE and WASSCE papers. This article will explain to you how WAEC marks WASSCE and BECE  and how the grading is done.

How WAEC Marks WASSCE

They include;

1. WAEC follows a standardised procedure in the development, finalisation and application of marking schemes used in the marking of scripts for the BECE and WASSCE.

2. Only one draft marking scheme is developed for each subject.

3. The draft marking schemes (one for each subject) are finalised at National Preliminary Coordination Meetings which are attended by Chief Examiners and Zonal Team Leaders for each of the BECE subjects.

4. The final marking schemes (one for each subject) are used to mark dummy scripts of candidates to ensure consistency in the award of marks.

5. Zonal Coordination Meetings for Chief Examiners, Zonal Team Leaders and Team Leaders are thereafter held at all marking venues throughout the country to once again, mark dummy scripts and ensure consistency in the award of marks.

6. Main Coordination Meetings are finally held for Chief Examiners, Zonal Team Leaders and Assistant Examiners at all marking venues used for the marking of BECE and WASSCE scripts. The marking schemes which were finalised earlier are the marking schemes that are used.

7. At the end of the Coordination Meetings, all the examiners use the final marking scheme for each subject to mark the scripts of all candidates.

8. Neither names of schools nor school status (private/public) are indicated on the envelopes containing the scripts of candidates.

9. Scripts are swapped across the sixteen regions of the country to ensure that examiners in the various regions do not mark scripts of candidates for their respective regions.

10. The Stanine Grading System is used to grade candidates who sat for the BECE and WASSCE

11. Unlike teacher-made assessments, there are no fixed grade boundaries for the BECE and WASSCE. The grade boundaries for each subject vary from year to year depending on the performance of candidates.

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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is a regional examination body responsible for conducting examinations in English-speaking West African countries. One of its most significant assessments is the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which is taken by high school students at the end of their secondary education.

WAEC organizes the WASSCE annually, typically in May and June, across its member countries, which include Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and The Gambia. The examination is designed to assess the academic performance and readiness of students for higher education or the workforce.

The WASSCE covers a wide range of subjects, including core subjects like Mathematics, English Language, and the Sciences, as well as elective subjects based on students’ chosen fields of study. The examination is conducted in both theoretical and practical formats, depending on the subject.

Preparation for the WASSCE involves rigorous studying, often with the aid of past questions and revision materials. Schools play a crucial role in preparing students for the examination, providing teaching, resources, and support.

On the examination day, students sit for papers in designated examination centers under strict supervision to ensure the integrity of the process. The examination duration varies depending on the subject, with some papers lasting several hours.

After the examination, WAEC undertakes the marking process, which involves experienced examiners carefully assessing each student’s performance. Results are typically released a few months after the examination period, and students can access their results online or through their schools.

Overall, WAEC’s organization of the WASSCE is aimed at ensuring fairness, credibility, and reliability in assessing the academic achievements of high school students across West Africa.